One-school districts

Tribune photo by Zbigniew Bzdak

Third-graders work on a group project at the Union School in Joliet - a one-school district. From left are: Ian Frazier, Kyla Pierce, Quincy Stone, Connor Mueller and Jada Smallwood. They are among 17 third-graders and 111 in the school.

Third-graders work on a group project at the Union School in Joliet - a one-school district. From left are: Ian Frazier, Kyla Pierce, Quincy Stone, Connor Mueller and Jada Smallwood. They are among 17 third-graders and 111 in the school. (Tribune photo by Zbigniew Bzdak)

Teacher Carrie DeCaprio with her fourth grade class at the Union School in Joliet. There are only six fourth grade students at the school. "What more could you ask for," DeCaprio said.

Teacher Carrie DeCaprio with her fourth grade class at the Union School in Joliet. There are only six fourth grade students at the school. "What more could you ask for," DeCaprio said. (Tribune photo by Zbigniew Bzdak)